you can call me Kels
Lets get to know eachother, shall we?
moments that will one day become nostalgic treasures, passed down for generations.
To me, photography isn’t about the perfect highlight reel. It’s about returning to your roots. It’s about witnessing you as you are — in your element — and preserving the real-life magic that lives in the everyday. The beauty in the chaos. The quiet in-between. The little things that make you you.
My love for photography began in 2012, the year I became a mama. I picked up a camera… and never put it down.
Marriage and motherhood have shaped how I see the world — they've taught me to fall in love with the simple things. The way sunlight spills across the kitchen floor. The joy in a slow Sunday morning with Jesus. A warm cup of coffee. Belly laughs from happy kids. And the embrace of loving arms.
That’s the kind of beauty I want to bottle up for you. Because those are the moments worth remembering.
Your life is a collection of stories...
A desert flower planting her roots in the mountains of washington
When I’m not out adventuring — hiking with my camera practically glued to my hand, capturing all the sweet love this life has to offer — you’ll find me at home: barefoot, makeup-free, tired-eyed, and wrapped in an oversized cardigan (because I’m always cold).
I’m proudly the “hot mess” kind of mom and the “let’s just order pizza” kind of wife… because let’s be real — I hate cooking, and pizza is life.
If you haven’t already guessed — I’m a little nature obsessed. My favorite memories are rooted outdoors: day hiking, camping, chasing waterfalls, and hitting the road for spontaneous adventures. It’s my happy place, and a non-negotiable part of life.
When I’m not exploring, I’m soaking up life with my pretty adorable crew — my three daughters, one son, and my best friend/husband, Joseph. He stole my heart back in 2010 and, somehow, still puts up with me to this day.
In 2019, we packed up our life in the Arizona desert and moved to a quiet little town in Northeastern Washington. Now, we’re chasing a wild dream: building a homestead in the mountains and raising barefoot, free-spirited kids surrounded by fresh air and wide open skies.
Meet the reason my heart gushes over love stories.
real
Magic
life
Joy found in the simple things:
Caffè breves
Rain in the sunshine
Deep conversations
Bell bottoms & Dresses
Dancing *always*
Pride & Prejudice on replay
Being barefoot
Butterflies & Florals
Nature walks
Junk journaling
First and foremost, let’s connect — really connect — before the camera shutter ever clicks.
My heart is in turning those “I’m so awkward” feelings into afterthoughts. Your love, your story, your trust — that’s what matters most. I care deeply about giving you more than just beautiful photographs; I want you to walk away with a meaningful, joy-filled experience where you feel comfortable, seen, and celebrated.
This is all about your real-life magic — the messy, the wild, the tender, the grand, and the beautifully simple. I’ll be there for it all: the nitty-gritty goodness and the unforgettable adventures.
Think of it as your nostalgic love story in the making. And I’m honored to help root it in every moment, every step of the way.
You deserve that. Deal?
Know my heart...
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